Thanks all who responded to my query about metal slivers. I have learned
more about bearings and stuff that lurk in the engine. I will run the
van and keep running cleaner through it and checking the oil. If anyone
is interested I will keep the list posted on what I find.

If it gets worse then it will be time to plan on a new engine. Other
than AVP, does anyone know of some other good longblock vendors?

Regards
--JEff Strickrott
82 Westy, South Florida